CONCRETE CALCULATOR - How Much Do I Need?

You can use this concrete calculator to help you determine the number of bags of QUIKRETE®
Concrete Mix,
Mortar Mix, or Fast-Setting Concrete you will need for the following projects. (All
calculations are
rounded up to the next highest whole bag).

Mortar Mix

The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80
pound bags of QUIKRETE® Mortar Mix you
need to construct your project with a 3/8 inch
mortar joint. (All yields are approximate
and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade,
waste, etc.)

Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

Enter the approximate depth of the post hole you want to dig in inches.

Remember, the depth of the post hole
should be one-half of the above-ground
post height.
(Example: For a 6 feet above ground
post, use a post with an overall height
of 9 feet
and place 3 feet in the ground). The
calculator will indicate the number of
50 lb. bags of QUIKRETE®
Fast-Setting Concrete you need.

Base Coat Stucco & Finish Coat Stucco

Enter the area of your wall in square
feet excluding window and door
openings.

The calculator will indicate the number
of 80 lb bags of QUIKRETE
® Base Coat Stucco and
Finish Coat Stucco you will need to
construct your stucco
wall using a traditional 3 coat or 2
coat application process. (All yields
are approximate
and do not allow for uneven application
thickness, waste, etc.)

Veneer Stone Mortar

Enter the area of your wall in square
feet, excluding window and door
openings.

The calculator will indicate the number
of 80 lb. bags of QUIKRETE
® Veneer Stone Mortar
you will need to construct your wall,
including the scratch
coat, bond coat and jointing mortar
application. (All yields are
approximate and do not
allow for uneven application thickness,
waste, etc.)

QUIKWALL
® Surface
Bonding Cement

Enter the total area of your
wall in square feet and make
sure you count all surface
areas,
including both sides of the
block, the top and the ends.

The calculator will indicate the
number of 50 lb. bags you will
need to coat all sides of
your wall with QUIKWALL
® Surface
Bonding Cement. (All yields are
approximate and do not allow
for
uneven application thickness,
waste, etc.)

Enter Number of Square Feet Desired:

For 1/8 inch Thick Coat:

Number of 50 lb.
Bags:

For 1/4 inch Thick Coat:

Number of 50 lb.
Bags:

Add one additional
bag of QUIKWALL
® for each 15 lineal feet of
wall for use as bedding mortar.

Polymeric
Jointing
Sands

Enter the
number of
square feet
of pavers
on your
project.

The
calculator
will
indicate
the
approximate
number of
Polymeric
Jointing
Sand bags
you will
need for
your
project.
(Based on
standard 2
inch x 4
inch x 6
inch
pavers.
Usage will
be
different
for other
paver sizes
and for use
with
natural
stone.)

Enter Number of Square Feet of Pavers:

For 1/4 inch Thick Joints:

Number
of
50
lb.
Bags:

1/2 inch Thick Joints:

Number
of
50
lb.
Bags:

3/4 inch Thick Joints:

Number
of
50
lb.
Bags:

1 inch Thick Joints:

Number
of
50
lb.
Bags:

2 inch Thick Joints:

Number
of
50
lb.
Bags:

Note: PowerLoc®
Jointing Sand is
recommended for use
only under 1/2
inch.